School Calendars and Student Obesity. EdWorkingPaper No. 25-1110

Authors: Jennifer Graves, Paul von Hippel, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University

Source: Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 42

Descriptors: Obesity, Child Health, Health Promotion, School Schedules, Scheduling, Grade 5, Public Schools, Year Round Schools, Program Effectiveness, School Policy, Body Weight, Body Composition, Student Characteristics, Physical Activity Level

Geographic Terms: California

The Relationship between Physical Activity Level, Digital Game Addiction, and Academic Success Levels of University Students

Authors: Aydin Ilhan (ORCID 0000-0001-9717-2746)

Source: Journal of Global Education and Research. 2024 8(2):132-143.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 14

Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Video Games, Addictive Behavior, Academic Achievement, College Students, Correlation, Gender Differences, Foreign Countries

Geographic Terms: Turkey

Applying the FRAME for Systematic Adaptation of a State Health Curriculum to Enhance Physical Activity and Family Engagement

Authors: Anna Schwartz (ORCID 0009-0005-8485-0612), Andria B. Eisman (ORCID 0000-0002-4100-6543), Lisa Jo Gagliardi, Rebecca E. Hasson (ORCID 0000-0003-4526-2656)

Source: Journal of School Health. 2025 95(2):196-211.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Health Promotion, Health Related Fitness, Physical Activities, Family Involvement, Evidence Based Practice, Integrated Curriculum, Physical Activity Level

Geographic Terms: Michigan

Associations between Childhood ADHD and Lifestyle Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases from Adolescence to Early Adulthood

Authors: Yueqi Li (ORCID 0000-0002-9557-7042), Hong Xian, Lauren D. Arnold, Jen Jen Chang

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders. 2025 29(4):256-268.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 13

Sponsoring Agency: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (DHHS/NIH)
National Institute on Aging (NIA) (DHHS/NIH)

Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Life Style, At Risk Persons, Chronic Illness, Eating Habits, Physical Activity Level, Adolescents, Young Adults, Children, Individual Characteristics

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health

The Valemee Visual System Helps Reduce Risk for Chronic Illness by Promoting Physical Fitness, Self-Efficacy and Independence in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Authors: Anthony Dujmovic-Bracak, Alisa D. Blazek, Emily M. Post, Jacqueline D. Goodway, Carmen B. Swain

Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2025 38(1).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 9

Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Barriers, Intervention, Exercise, Physical Fitness, Program Effectiveness, Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Muscular Strength, Self Efficacy, Personal Autonomy

Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep and Mental Wellbeing in Family Caregivers of Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

Authors: Laura C. Koch (ORCID 0009-0009-5083-4867), Yona Lunsky (ORCID 0000-0002-1866-9728), Laura St. John (ORCID 0000-0001-5066-2668)

Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2025 38(1).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 9

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Activity Level, Sleep, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Guidelines, Mental Health, Caregivers, Family Role, Well Being, Predictor Variables, Life Style

Geographic Terms: Canada

A Thematic Analysis of Qualitative Findings on Preschool Teachers' Behavioral Intention to Facilitate Children's Movement within the Indoor Preschool Classroom

Authors: John P. Rech (ORCID 0000-0003-0031-2963), Priyanka Chaudhary, Danae Dinkel

Source: Early Childhood Education Journal. 2025 53(3):717-726.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 10

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Physical Activity Level, Classroom Environment, Teacher Attitudes, Intention, Social Emotional Learning, Educational Practices, Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, Barriers, Faculty Development, Self Efficacy, Movement Education

Geographic Terms: Nebraska

The Effect of a Physically Active Academic Intervention on the Physical Fitness and Mathematical Performance of Grade 1 Learners in Cape Town, South Africa

Authors: Carynne Alison Fisher, Eileen Africa (ORCID 0000-0002-6794-0887)

Source: Early Childhood Education Journal. 2025 53(2):507-515.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 9

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 1, Physical Fitness, Physical Activity Level, Mathematics Achievement, Intervention, Mathematics Tests, Movement Education

Geographic Terms: South Africa (Cape Town)

A Little Funding Can Go a Long Way for Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs

Authors: Sheri Beeler, Carol Cox

Source: Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. 2025 38(1):35-41.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 7

Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Educational Finance, Financial Support, Grants, Child Health, Health Promotion, Physical Education, Teacher Role, Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education

Challenges in Using Parent-Reported Bed and Wake Times for Actigraphy Scoring in Rett-Related Syndromes

Authors: Breanne J. Byiers, Alyssa M. Merbler, Chantel C. Burkitt, Frank J. Symons

Source: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 2025 130(1):1-12.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 12

Descriptors: Sleep, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Psychomotor Skills, Genetic Disorders, Parents, Caregivers, Physical Activity Level, Evaluation Methods, Children, Young Adults, Adolescents, Interrater Reliability, Error of Measurement, Robustness (Statistics)

Supporting Student Veterans' Physical Activity in Their Transition to University

Authors: Erin J. Reifsteck, Michael A. Hemphill, Shelby N. Anderson, DeAnne Davis Brooks

Source: Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice. 2025 62(1):67-81.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 15

Descriptors: Veterans Education, Physical Activity Level, College Readiness, Student Adjustment, Student Attitudes, Student Experience, Preferences, Well Being, College Students, Student Characteristics, Self Concept, Health, Health Behavior, Interpersonal Relationship, School Role, Educational Environment

Direct and Indirect Causal Effects of an Individual Randomized Physical Activity-Promoting Intervention: A Substantive-Methodological Synergy

Authors: Nicholas D. Myers (ORCID 0000-0001-9069-9940), Ahnalee M. Brincks (ORCID 0000-0002-5049-1229), Seungmin Lee (ORCID 0000-0003-3463-4004)

Source: Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science. 2025 29(1):24-42.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 19

Sponsoring Agency: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (DHHS/PHS)

Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Adults, Measurement Techniques, Inferences, Causal Models, Research Methodology, Individual Characteristics, Computation, Health Promotion, Public Health

We Are What We Teach: Physical Education Standards That Reflect Our True Content--Part 1

Authors: Hans van der Mars (ORCID 0000-0001-9514-4784), Jacalyn L. Lund, José A. Santiago (ORCID 0000-0002-2080-8432)

Source: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 2025 96(1):15-26.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 12

Descriptors: Physical Education, Preschool Education, Elementary Secondary Education, National Standards, Educational History, Skill Development, Physical Activity Level, Value Judgment, Life Style, Competence, Knowledge Level, Course Content, Leisure Time, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Fitness, Athletics, Games, Dance, Recreational Activities

We Are What We Teach: Physical Education Standards That Reflect Our True Content--Part 2

Authors: Hans van der Mars (ORCID 0000-0001-9514-4784), Jacalyn L. Lund, José A. Santiago (ORCID 0000-0002-2080-8432)

Source: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 2025 96(1):27-42.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: Physical Education, Preschool Education, Elementary Secondary Education, National Standards, Social Development, Prosocial Behavior, Course Content, Physical Activity Level, Recreational Activities, Games, Student Behavior, Safety, Student Attitudes, Interpersonal Competence, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Fitness, Competence, Knowledge Level, Student Evaluation, Athletics, Teamwork, Outdoor Education

Early Childhood Teachers' Perceptions of Physical Activity: A Scoping Review

Authors: Charla R. S. Saamong (ORCID 0000-0003-4026-5639), Patricia K. E. Deogracias, Sue O. Saltmarsh, Derwin K. C. Chan, Catherine M. Capio

Source: Early Childhood Education Journal. 2025 53(1):73-85.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 13

Descriptors: Early Childhood Teachers, Physical Activity Level, Teacher Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Barriers, Affordances, Young Children, Teacher Role

Parent-Teacher Collaboration Is Needed to Enhance Preschoolers' Physical Activity: What Do We Do Now?

Authors: Nicole J. Martin (ORCID 0000-0001-5046-8419)

Source: Early Childhood Education Journal. 2025 53(1):151-159.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 9

Descriptors: Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Physical Activity Level, Parent Role, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Holistic Approach, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Role

Exploring the Value of Student Autonomy in Physical Education: Two Case Studies in the UK and Australia

Authors: Rachael Jefferson (ORCID 0000-0002-0048-5947), Lee Sullivan, Simon Board

Source: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 2025 96(1):43-52.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 10

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Education, Student Empowerment, Physical Education Teachers, High School Students, Curriculum Development, Personality Traits, Course Selection (Students), Selection Criteria, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Curriculum Design, Performance Based Assessment, Learner Engagement

Geographic Terms: United Kingdom, Australia

Effects of Career Course Assignment Design on Undergraduates' Career Self-Efficacy and Exploration

Authors: Yu-Chen Wei (ORCID 0000-0003-2460-0492)

Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Education. 2025 45(1):100-112.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 13

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Career Choice, Career Education, Career Readiness, Experiential Learning, Learning Strategies, Cognitive Development, Physical Activities, Career Exploration, Self Efficacy, Problem Based Learning, Adventure Education, Physical Activity Level, Assignments, Curriculum Design

Geographic Terms: Taiwan

Effect of Delaying High School Start Time on Teen Physical Activity, Screen Use, and Sports and Extracurricular Activity Participation: Results from START

Authors: Aaron T. Berger (ORCID 0000-0002-5943-890X), Darin J. Erickson, Kayla T. Johnson, Emma Billmyer, Kyla Wahlstrom, Melissa N. Laska, Rachel Widome (ORCID 0000-0001-6476-3478)

Source: Journal of School Health. 2025 95(1):70-77.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 8

Sponsoring Agency: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (DHHS/NIH)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) (DHHS/NIH)

Descriptors: School Schedules, High School Students, Physical Activity Level, Computer Use, Athletics, Extracurricular Activities, Student Participation, Student Behavior, Health Behavior, Educational Policy

Geographic Terms: Minnesota (Minneapolis)

School-Based Physical Activity Program Implementation Is Enhanced with Support from Community-Based Partners

Authors: Thomas Packebush (ORCID 0009-0001-1107-190X), Katherine Ahern, Barbara Brody, Katherine Gunter (ORCID 0000-0002-0031-2982)

Source: Journal of School Health. 2025 95(1):26-33.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 8

Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Teacher Attitudes, Physical Education, Evidence Based Practice, Program Implementation, Kindergarten, Elementary School Students, Partnerships in Education, School Policy, Health Promotion, Federal Programs, Nutrition, Welfare Services

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)